Modern Islamic
Rina
Ree-nah
Pronunciation: Ree-nah
رينة
Girl
Origin
Japanese-Arabic
Meaning
In Japanese, it signifies 'Jasmine' (莉) combined with a phonetic character (奈). In Arabic, it refers to someone who is 'Gracious', 'Beautiful', or 'Melodious'
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Rina.
Rina is a Japanese-Arabic name commonly explained as In Japanese, it signifies 'Jasmine' (莉) combined with a phonetic character (奈). In Arabic, it refers to someone who is 'Gracious', 'Beautiful', or 'Melodious'. It is often grouped with Modern Islamic names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Names With Similar Meaning
Refika
Diminutive form of Arabic رفيقة (rafīqa): 'companion, close friend, gentle companion' — used in Ottoman/Turkish contexts as a feminine given name derived from the Arabic root ر‑ف‑ق (r‑f‑q) meaning gentleness, companionship.
Ramlah
Sandy, a place of sand; derived from the Arabic root r-m-l (رمل) meaning 'sand' or 'sandy expanse'.
Rīm
White antelope; gazelle (classical Arabic term for a white or light-colored gazelle)
Rabab
A small cloud, soft moisture; also the bowed string instrument 'rebab' — from Arabic ربَاب / رِباب with semantic fields of softness and musical resonance
Rohana
Spiritual, related to 'rūḥ' (spirit/soul); a Malay/Indonesian feminine name derived via Arabic rūḥ (روح) and the adjective rūḥānī/rūḥāna.
Raxma
Mercy, compassion (Somali form of Arabic 'Rahma')
Twin-Friendly Pairings
Isma
Purity and Infallibility (Arabic); Clear and Refined (Japanese)
Aira
Japanese: Love and Goodness; Arabic: Noblewoman or Respectable
Mariya
Japanese: Truth and Reason; Arabic: Purity or Fair-skinned
Rima
Japanese: Jasmine Truth (莉真). Arabic: White Antelope/Gazelle (ريمة)
Yuna
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Sibling-Friendly Names
Isma
Purity and Infallibility (Arabic); Clear and Refined (Japanese)
Kenan
Health and Peace (Japanese); Hidden or Covered (Arabic)
Sina
Ambition and Grace (Japanese); Mount Sinai or Scholar (Arabic)
Isamu
Japanese: Brave/Heroic. Arabic: Safeguard, bond, or covenant (Issam)
Rai
In Japanese, it means 'Trust' or 'Reliance' (頼). In Arabic, it means 'Shepherd,' 'Guardian,' or 'Leader' (راعي)
Riku
Japanese: Land/Plateau (陸). Arabic: Divine Provision/Blessing (Rizq).